The Generalitat and the Spanish government will establish a new bilateral committee to jointly plan Catalonia's airports, their investment, connectivity, and strategic development, as Viaempresa reported on Thursday 12th November 2026. The move strengthens Catalonia's role in managing its airport system, following a model similar to that used in the Basque Country.
This agreement was approved during the State-Generalitat Bilateral Commission meeting and includes a €75 million allocation for improvements on the AP-7 and AP-2 motorways, including road surface rehabilitation and safety upgrades.
Orbital rail line to see renewed focus
Separately, both administrations plan to revitalise the Barcelona orbital rail line, with a working group and protocol to be established in the first quarter of 2027. The Bilateral Commission serves as the main coordination body between the Catalan and central governments, operating through three forums: Economic and Fiscal Affairs, Transfers, and Infrastructure.
Recent outcomes from the commission include the expansion of the Mossos d'Esquadra (regional police) to 25,000 officers, new judicial units, the creation of the Investment Consortium, and the transfer of university and non-university scholarships.
Residents and transport stakeholders should monitor official announcements from the Generalitat and Spanish Ministry of Transport for updates on the airport planning body's formation and the orbital line’s development timeline.
Sources: Viaempresa.
